World War II, Nebraska Trailblazer #21, page 3

The North Platte Canteen

One of Nebraska's best known contributions to the war effort
was the North Platte Canteen. Trains were the most common way
to transport service personnel across the country during the
war. Many communities organized rest areas or "canteens"
at their local railroad stations. The canteen at North Platte
became famous for the hospitality shown to the troops. It provided
food, magazines, and entertainment to over 3,000 soldiers every
day of the war.

The canteen was staffed by volunteers who wore pink ribbons
with "HOSTESS" on them or wore the letter "V"
for victory. Sometimes the volunteers and local entertainment
included children. Baskets of food and reading materials were
carried aboard the trains to troops who could not leave.

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